Lover Why
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| "Lover Why" | ||||
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| Single by Century | ||||
| from the album ...And Soul It Goes | ||||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 6:00 | |||
| Label | Carrere Records | |||
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| Century singles chronology | ||||
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"Lover Why" is the debut single by French rock band Century, released in 1985. The song is from their debut album, ...And Soul It Goes.
It was the group's most successful song, topping the charts in France and Portugal, as well as entering the charts in Germany (#32), Belgium (#33) and Switzerland (#11). In Brazil, the song became popular for being featured in the soundtrack for Rede Globo's soap opera Ti Ti Ti.
There are dance versions of "Lover Why" made by Dee Martin (1993) and Mark Ashley (2000). The song was re-recorded in 1987 by Portuguese musician José Maria.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lover Why" | |
| 2. | "Rainin' in the Park" |
Portugal 7" single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lover Why" | |
| 2. | "Nigel Understands" |
Charts
| Charts (1985-1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[1] | 33 |
| France (SNEP)[2] | 1 |
| Portugal (AFYVE)[3] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] | 11 |
| Uruguay (CUD)[5] | 1 |
| West Germany (GfK Entertainment Charts) | 32 |
